Published 6/27/2009
by Mark Strotman
at Bleacher Report - NBA
As this year’s group of rookies set out to begin their respective summer camps, it is never too early to project the rookies in regards to how they will fare next year.
Top Scorer: Stephen Curry, PG, Golden State Warriors
What better place for the best scorer in the draft to go than the free-shooting Warriors? In Don Nelson’s system, Curry is going to have a lot of freedom to roam around the floor and find open looks. Helping him out will be point guard Monta Ellis, whose penetration in the lane will free up Curry.
While Curry’s natural position is at the point, Nelson’s system calls for athletic guards who can do it all. His range is there and he proved this year that he can pass the ball as well as shoot. With Jamal Crawford being traded to the Hawks before the draft, Curry should be a starter from day one.
The Warriors averaged 108.6 points last year, good for second in the league, and that average could very well go up next year with Curry in the ...
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